Before I left for the Rome Marathon I watched a documentary called Spirit of the Marathon 2 which is about the Rome Marathon from the prospective of a few runners. In a short scene it showed two local runners in a park surrounded by ruins and sunshine. I knew then that when I got to Rome … Continue reading A Roman Running Secret
Much like Rome, a marathon isn’t built in one day. It is built upon hundreds of days, hundreds of miles. Yet, while it might not be built in one day it sure can be tested in one day. My training began in January and it has consisted of a few months of slowly building my … Continue reading All Roads Lead to the Rome Marathon
Graffiti is art to some and repulsive to many. It divides people, cities and societies, with its often political and cultural anarchism. An army of thousands, graffiti artists constantly re-design the urban landscape. For me graffiti is an art form for the modern world, with masters like Banksy and Invader whose works have both brilliance … Continue reading Graffiti: the good, the bad and the ugly
This photograph may seem bizarre to many people (vandalism to some) but it became quite a craze in the romantic city of Rome last year. By the Trevi Fountain lovers would write their names on a padlock and attach it to the railings in front of the church dedicated to Saints Vincent and Anastasius. This … Continue reading ‘Love Locks’ in Rome